The student will demonstrate an understanding of the earth sciences. Students should master concepts such as characteristics of the Earth and moon, erosion, weathering, resources, seasonal changes, and soils. Oceans, planets, earthquakes, and glaciers are earth science concepts that are important for TAKS preparation. Students should understand weather, water cycles, carbon cycles, and systems of change.

(5.12) Science concepts. The student knows that the natural world includes earth materials and objects in the sky. The student is expected to

(A) interpret how land forms are the result of a combination of constructive and destructive forces such as deposition of sediment and weathering; and

(C) identify the physical characteristics of the Earth and compare them to the physical characteristics of the moon.

(3.11) Science concepts. The student knows that the natural world includes earth materials and objects in the sky. The student is expected to

(A) identify and describe the importance of earth materials including rocks, soil, water, and gases of the atmosphere in the local area and classify them as renewable, nonrenewable, or inexhaustible resources;

(C) identify the planets in our solar system and their position in relation to the Sun; and